pumpkin erissery or mathanga erissery is one of the essential dishes that is served during onam sadya. this dish is also known as elisseri in some parts of kerala.

since onam is around the corner, i though have posting at least one onam sadya recipe :-). i had purchased the pumpkin originally to make halwa, but ended up making this delicious pumpkin erissery two days back.

for the pumpkin erissery recipe i looked upto two authentic sources for kerala cuisine – on nag’s blog edible garden and a kerala cookbook i have. the recipes in both the sources were almost the same, especially coming to the correct technique & method.

i have adapted the recipe from both the sources and stayed true to the authenticity. if you are looking for authentic onam recipes then do check nag’s collection of kerala onam sadya recipes.

apart from pumpkin, i have even used black eyed cowpeas. though red cowpeas are also added. i did not have red cowpeas.

this pumpkin erissery recipe is pretty straightforward and simple. both the cowpeas and pumpkin are cooked and then coconut paste is added to them and simmered. later to be tempered in coconut oil with some mustard, curry leaves and coconut. coconut oil gives you the true authentic taste, but if you don’t have it, then use any vegetable oil instead.

erissery can also be made with yam, unripe plaintains. apart from cowpeas, pigeon peas (arhar dal) is also traditionally added.

pumpkin erissery tastes best with steamed rice. you can also serve it along with sambar and rice.

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dassana

i started vegrecipesofindia.com in feb 2009. it is a pure vegetarian blog and shares recipes with step by step photos that will help you to make delicious and tasty vegetarian food easily.

i am passionate about cooking from childhood and learnt cooking from my elders. having a home science degree greatly enhanced my cooking & baking skills and took it to a different level which i now share as foolproof recipes. i was trained both in mainstream indian as well as international cuisines.

i prepared this dish and it turned out so yummy and the cowpea did wonders..thank you….

dassana amit

Mar 25, 2014

welcome greeshma

Ansh | Spiceroots

Sep 21, 2013

Beautifully done. Some rice to eat it with and a little payasam to end the meal with.. Bliss

nags

Sep 15, 2013

thank you for trying and for the mentions, dassana 🙂

dassana

Sep 15, 2013

welcome nags.

renu

Sep 15, 2013

mathan elishery is one of my favourite….at home we use toor dal instead of cowpeas or redpeas.. rest procedure is same..we belong to north kerala..may be its that difference..:) i love to have it with rice and pappadum..:)

easyfoodsmith

Sep 14, 2013

The curry looks lovely and mild…just the way I like it.

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